I adore 11th hour! It is the perfect place to go and work for a few hours without feeling crammed…read morein. There always plenty of space inside, and lots of shaded seating outside. I've had multiple iced lattes and iced matchas here, and they've all had so much flavor even without any added sweetener! I love the hours here, and they were even open and had plenty of seating on Labor Day. It does get pretty busy during mid mornings on the weekends, but there's always plenty of seating. The only downside to this location is parking. Since this location is so close to downtown, the only parking available is paid street parking, which bumps up to around $5/hour if you stay past two hours.

This is a cool coffee/ca'fe spot. Indoor and outdoor with plant decor. The iced drinks are in a…read morerecycled paper cup. Not my preference cup for an iced latte but I appreciate the reasoning behind. I had the tiramisu latte and berry matcha 4/5 tiramisu latte Not too sweet, coffee flavor was a little too subtle for me. I like strong tasting coffee. 5/5 berry matcha Delicious , smooth tasting and the foam was yummy. Probably one of the best mathcas I've had. Customer service was okay. Nothing special to me, and has room for improvement. I will definitely be back when I come to the area again.

Coffee, Ocean Views & a Mini-Retreat for the Soul…read more I've been to A LOT of places for coffee, and I'll just say it: I'm a coffee snob. So when I say the coffee here is awesome, I mean it! What makes this place special isn't just the coffee--it's the entire experience. Operated by the Catholic Church, this peaceful coffee establishment has a beautiful prayer garden where you can stroll, reflect, and maybe even get your thoughts straight before your second cup. My bride and I spent FOUR HOURS here reading, journaling, talking, and enjoying the serenity. And yes, we were still happily married when we left! The view of the Pacific Ocean is spectacular. You can walk across the street, sit on a bench, and simply listen to the waves. There's also a spacious patio, clean restrooms, friendly and polite staff, and an atmosphere that seems to say, "Slow down...you're allowed to breathe." This isn't just a place to grab a cup of coffee. It's a place to grab a cup of coffee, grab your thoughts, grab your bride, and grab a little peace for your soul. As a Yelp Elite reviewer--and someone who takes coffee VERY seriously--this place gets my enthusiastic recommendation. Great coffee. Great people. Great atmosphere. Incredible view. And a prayer garden thrown in for good measure. Sometimes you don't need a vacation. You just need four hours, two cups of coffee, the Pacific Ocean, and someone you love sitting across the table. #YelpElite #CoffeeSnob #CoffeeLovers #PacificOcean #CoffeeAndViews #PrayerGarden #MiniRetreat #DateDay #GreatCoffee #HiddenGem #CoffeeWithAView #SoulRefreshment

Tucked inside the church building and opposite the beach, it's an amazing coffee shop in Santa Cruz…read morefor hanging out or working all day. It has plenty of parking and ample indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is limited, but everything is good. Service is friendly and quick. The food and drinks were so good that we went twice during our three-day stay in Felton. They also have a cute gift and book shop, and a clean bathroom.

Came here on a Sunday morning and it was popping…read more Ordered two Beige creamy (one half decaf) and a latte. In addition, we ordered a bunch of pastries to share between my family. We got the chocolate croissants, a plain croissant, and the ham and cheese croissant. We requested that they warmed up the ham and cheese, as well as, the chocolate. There are plenty of tables inside and outside. We opted for outside since it was a beautiful day. They gave us a number previously to put on our table and came out with our items once they were ready. As for the coffee, they called out our names. The Beige creamy is more of a coffee shake/frap. It was creamy and delicious. Not too sweet, but was sweeter than your average coffee. Parking can be difficult as there is a small lot, otherwise there is street parking.

Nice ambiance at the west end location, They have Manresa pastries…read more - 4/5: The Beige creamy is a better than an average coffee shake. - 3/5: The french toast $15.45 is nicely eggy. But it's OK, not great. - 3/5: The Chai has good flavor but is way too sweet.

Great environment, very sweet servers, convenient location, and good coffee. The ambiance and vibe…read moreof the whole place is really good

I've been to at least 3 locations and they've all been bright lively, nicely lit and welcoming…read morespaces. My lattes and cold brew are solid though my friend, who likes dark brewed coffee, couldn't get one here today. They do have mugs and glasses available which I always get to avoid using single use ware. But the Classic Avocado Toast, oh MY!! Delicious and full of avocado (which my pic didn't quite capture). Watermelon radish added beauty. Wasabi mayo added a nice tart, tangy flavor. Delicious bread too. Coming back again for that soon!!

This was my first time ever at this particular coffee shop, and I was so happy I found it when I…read moredid!! I was looking for something heavier than a pastry and found out they had breakfast sandwiches and their own bagels! Score!! To my surprise, they also had specialty drinks so I had to get the Blondie latte with a plant-based milk. I asked the lady if it was sweet and she said it came with a tablespoon of brown sugar. But they could switch it and make it a teaspoon instead. Perfect! As I got my latte it was amazing!! The espresso used in the latte was actually a mild roast coffee so I really liked the flavor of it roast and it was Organic!! Win-win!! Since I'm trying to avoid dairy at the moment, I asked if I could get the lox bagel sandwich without cream cheese and replace it with avocado. The lady at the register asked another barista behind her and she said it was fine! Perfect!! You also get to pick out what type of bagel you want, so I wanted to try something different and got the sun-dried tomato and basil or something like that! The sweet flavors of the herbs in the bagel and then the juiciness of the tomato baked into the bread once simply wonderfully with my breakfast sandwich!! There's a cute little waiting area inside with at least 10 tables or seats along the breakfast bar counter and a couple of tables. There's also a very large outdoor seating area, but I was cold so I wanted to sit inside to warm up my body since I was going to go to yoga on the beach. I had only planned on eating half the bagel sandwich but honestly, it was so good when it came out. I sat there for a good 20 minutes until I ate the whole thing!! Lol so funny!! I was so stuffed I had to walk an extra mile before I could start my yoga on the beach! As I sat enjoying my breakfast sandwich, I got to overhear the two barista's talk about music!! One of the baristas allowed her device to search new genres of music while the other barista specifically looked up different genres of music she liked and then would tell her device to find music of that era. So interesting to hear their discussion!! I honestly loved everything about this quaint little coffee shop, and I will definitely be back again and again!!

Had an amazing breakfast burrito (the Works Burrito) at Firefly Coffee House! The burrito was huge…read moreand came out piping hot with melted cheese, and the chorizo was super flavorful. I couldn't finish all of it so I saved some for later. Don't forget to try their homemade hot sauce - it was great and had a nice kick. The Americano was good as well. It's a small place with only a few seats inside but plenty more seats outside. Service was friendly & efficient. My only complaint is that there are no restrooms.

This place has a large space and decoration I loved it so cool and unique…read more Staff friendly got my drink out pretty fast too I ordered a Macadamia latte looked pretty, however no flavor to coffee. I actually thought she forgot add flavor to it. I had to add simple syrup that they have available.

Loved my experience at The Abbey. Very serene spot off of the main road, feels quite isolated and…read morepeaceful. The coffee itself is absolutely delicious too, with a really cool, spacious indoor spot. Lots of students working, and I see why. Great coffee, great vibes, overall 10/10 experience.

not exaggerating this was the best avocado test I've ever had. Customer service was really great as…read morewell. Very welcoming.

if you're looking for a cute coffee shop to vibe in...this is not the place. the employees are…read moreunnecessarily rude which I've never gotten at the other Verve on front street. If you're going to a Verve, definitely go to that one. This one's less busy and safe to say I understand why now... also matcha lovers beware!!! A small matcha with nondairy milk comes out to be an upwards of ten dollars and has zero matcha taste to it. It genuinely tasted like they poured milk in a cup and then added a drop of green food coloring to it. I recommend cat and cloud one street over! They're all super friendly there so the ambiance is a lot nicer

Came down to Santa Cruz for a day trip - 11th hour is an amazing third space. The patio, the…read moresurrounding stores, the drinks and food. We got a matcha and salted caramel latte. Coffee is great, matcha is ok (the usual more milky taste, but good if you don't like your matcha too earthy). Appreciated the very Santa Cruz vibe menu and the workers were kind and the drinks came out within 5-10 minutes of ordering.

11th Hour Coffee- what an adorable place located in Santa Cruz. While visiting I learned they…read moreactually have two locations! Beautiful outdoor seating area! There was quite a line.. but for a local coffee house you know this means the place is good! I got an iced dirty chai and a banana chocolate chip cookie! The chai was amazing!!!! The woman at the counter told me the chai is made in someone's backyard! It was so good and rich! The banana chocolate chip cookie was freaking amazing! So soft and had so much flavor! My friend got a box of all the macaroons and I tried them.. amazing! This coffee shop is a vibe! They don't use plastic cups.. they care about the earth! The inside is so cute! Would come back for sure! Skip Starbucks and come here next time you are in Santa Cruz!

I stopped by this location of Cat & Cloud which was conveniently located in a food hall. There was…read morea short line which moved quickly. Service was fast, I got a Matcha Latte sweetened with vanilla syrup which was tasty and hit the spot.

Overnight trip to Santa Cruz so decided to stop by since it's was walkable distance from our hotel…read more! Darling welcoming coffee shop with friendly staff and large seating inside and out! I got their monthly special of matcha with strawberry which just wasn't for me . The overload sweetness of the strawberry mask the matcha flavor giving ot more of a strawberry milk instead! If I do come back will get their coffee a try

This place is full of goodies, coffees and great food. I…read morebought sourdough bread and done pastries. Very nice staff

Yes originally began for sourdough bread but now a variety of styles (all with sourdough starters),…read morepastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. The line can get long on weekends but unlike neighboring coffee shops, it seems to move quickly and food comes out faster. Order pastries and bread at the glass case and coffee and breakfast at the registers. Coffee comes out by exit door while food comes out from the kitchen in the middle. The coffee is well balanced. Not sure whose they use but syrups are made in house. Breakfast sandwich looks small but is quite hearty and filling. You can add avocado, bacon, and aioli. This is a go to. West side avocado toast: adds garlic aioli, avocado, and poached egg to the Aptos version. Defn better Pesto goat cheese baguette: three letter review -- OMG Kouign Amann: this one is square, rather than classic round, and a little denser but still layered and not overly sweet. GF brownie: quite good for gluten free but sweeter than I like. Bacon egg galette: the puff pastry is nicely flaky with onions and crispy bacon. Messy but good. The premade sandwiches are all tasty and much better than you get in a grocery store. Customer service is a little hit and miss, based on personalities. There's plenty of seating inside and out.